A new-ish live music venue, with the main floor completely dedicated to jazz, Bleu Note is a welcome addition to the city's live music scene. The second...

Owned and run by Eamon Doran's - the same crowd that looks after the Dice Bar - Carnival is the top spot on the Camden Street 'strip' if you like your bar...

The Gaiety is a spacious, old-time concert hall whose main trade is opera and theatre, but it has given space to rock performers like the Divine Comedy and...

Populated with students taking advantage of the free Wi-Fi, fashion victims in vintage Dior tank tops and the odd celebrity (Robbie Williams comes here,...

Uniquely located in the up-and-coming Dublin 8 area near the Guinness Storehouse, McGruder's is the capital's best-kept secret. The venue is home to...

One of the more consistent spots on the north side of Dublin's River Liffey, this Russian-themed bar has comfy seating and a fine selection of vodkas, all...

One of the city's main sites for festival-size concerts, these sprawling grounds have hosted the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the re-routed Lisdoonvarna...

This place is a safe bet all week. Mondays are particularly busy with Strictly Handbag (soul and '80s dancefloor fillers), while man-about-town Ollie Cole...

One of the city's best DJ bars, Solas is still a good spot at which to kick off your night. Renowned for its sunny rooftop bar, the vibe at this Camden...

A modern venue with an old-style feel, Vicar Street has comfortable seating, sensitive lighting and a great sound system. It was recently expanded to hold...